NSC has so many great sailors, volunteers, officials and supporters, what about nominating one for this year’s Sail Canada Awards? Here is a link to this, with a deadline of 11th January. It is open to any and all, so please consider nominating one of our own, showing the Sail Canada world how great NSC…
At the 2020 AGM on December 16th, the NSC Volunteer of the Year (NAVAA Trophy) was announced and virtually awarded to Rene Lessard. Rene was selected by his fellow members and volunteers for his exceptional contributions as part of the Harbour and Yard team during 2020.
At the AGM, Michele Cimon, Sail Training and Able Sail Director, announced “The Sesiya Project”. Through a generous donation from Bill James of Guelph, this fall NSC acquired a 1976 C&C 27-3 for use in our Sail Training and Able Sail Programs. See the AGM slides, or visit nsc.ca/Sesiya/ for more info.
We are pleased to announce the winners of Fleet’s highlight awards 2020. Boole Trophy for Outstanding Sportsmanship: Mason Nihmey. Weeknight Race Committee Volunteer: Nancy Halliday. Dumpers Plaque: Doug McGhan and Matt Davidge.
In 1995, Mo Laidlaw authored and published a 96 page book titled “Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen Years”, as shown below.
This year’s annual report is ready!
For members with boats being stored in the yard this Winter, the staff will be disconnecting all power cords from yard power as of Monday, 14 December 2020. Winter yard access will be via the West gate except after a snowstorm. Please check with the Front Office to confirm accessibility.
The 2020 AGM was held over Zoom on December 16, with 106 participants, without any major technical issues. Below is the original notice, along with the links to the AGM docs.
The 2020 Annual General Meeting for the Nepean Sailing Club has been shifted
If you happen to go to the yard this winter to check on your boat and see other boats’ tarps have come loose, or any other situation that appears amiss, please try to identify the boat and make the staff aware (Julie: admin@nsc.ca or James: facilities@nsc.ca) so the owner(s) can be contacted.